1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Rochester, NY Under $1,200 (121 Rentals)

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487 South Ave, Unit 0
$950
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$950
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487 South Ave, Unit 0

487 South AveRochester, NY 14620
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79 Bond St, Unit D
$1,000
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$1,000
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$1,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 6

79 Bond St, Unit D

79 Bond StRochester, NY 14620
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155 Akron St, Unit 1
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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155 Akron St, Unit 1

155 Akron StRochester, NY 14609
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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95 Rutgers St, Unit #1

95 Rutgers StRochester, NY 14607
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36 Cambridge St
$900
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$900 - $1,850
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$900 - $1,850
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36 Cambridge St

36 Cambridge StRochester, NY 14607
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3
$1,050
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$1,050
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346 S Goodman St, Unit 3

346 S Goodman StRochester, NY 14607
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367 West Ave
$1,000
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$1,000 - $1,275
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367 West Ave

367 West AveRochester, NY 14611
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1
$950
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90 Alexander St, Unit 1

90 Alexander StRochester, NY 14620
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$1,095 - $1,250

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583 Averill Ave

RochesterNY14607
property at 48 Harlem St

$1,095 - $1,250

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48 Harlem St

RochesterNY14607
property at 2729 Dewey Ave

$1,100 - $1,375

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2729 Dewey Ave

RochesterNY14616

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Rochester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Rochester is at Franklin Street Apartments listed at $900.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Rochester is $1,609.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rochester is a 1,750 square feet unit starting from $3,109 at Temple Building.

What is the average size for Rochester 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Rochester is currently 664 sq ft.

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Beyond the Finger Lakes: Unveiling Rochester's 7 Best-Value Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Patrick Ryan

There has never been a better time to live in Rochester.  Also known as the Young Lion of the West and Flower City, Rochester is an underrated living space within the gorgeous Finger Lakes region.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.